Dhanteras (November 06, 2026) - Today: What to Buy and Avoid to Seek Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari Blessings and ProsperityDhanteras 2026 is being celebrated today, November 6. Check what to buy and avoid on Dhanteras, including gold, silver, utensils, brooms an...
06 Nov, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Rs 600 for 1,000 km journey: Nitin Gadkari proposes Rs 3 per unit for EV charging at night and Rs 5 during the day to boost EV adoptionNitin Gadkari recommended varying electricity rates for electric vehicle charging to enhance usage in Maharashtra. He indicated that costs ...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priorityIndia faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situati...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREFIndia may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethano...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maizeA grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Bali's petrol queues offer a reality check for India's holidaymakersBali is currently facing a fuel supply crisis that is causing significant disruption for travelers. Traffic jams and fuel shortages have le...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Karnataka bandh: Sugarcane farmers protest at Vijayapura toll gate over demand for Rs 5,500 per tonneProtests by sugarcane farmers took place at the Hittinahalli toll gate in Vijayapura district. They demanded a price of Rs 5,500 per tonne ...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Govt should hike maize-based ethanol procurement rate by 9% to Rs 75 per litre: AIDAThe All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) has approached the government with a request to elevate the maize-based ethanol procurement pr...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Rising global demand, lower price of Indian rice than competitors to boost exports: IREFIn the first six months of the fiscal year, India experienced a remarkable 13 percent boost in rice exports. The Indian Rice Exporters Fede...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as oftenNetflix Inc. has seen a decline in user engagement, with customers opening the app less frequently than before. Although total watch time i...
25 Oct, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Urea imports surge 40% despite push to cut chemical fertilisersTotal urea imports in the April-September period rose to 5.589 million tonnes from 3.979 million tonnes in the first half of last fiscal ye...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
India’s drought-hit maize crunch pits poultry, ethanol makers in ‘me first’ fightDrought conditions have caused a significant decrease in maize supply, leading to competition among industries for access. Poultry producer...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Uneven rains may keep price of spices elevatedSouthern India is currently grappling with challenges in spice production, primarily due to uneven monsoon patterns and parched soil, which...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
India sets zero sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026/27 tenderIndia has instructed oil marketing companies to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production by the year 2026-27. This decision arises amid...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Indian rice export prices hit over 1 year high on stronger rupee and crop supply concernsAsian rice export prices have risen as Indian rates reach a one-year high amid supply concerns. Vietnamese prices are also increasing, expe...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Indian rice exporters find a way through disruptions to retain competitiveness in Gulf marketIndian rice exporters have partnered with Eximwala Solutions to utilise bulk shipping for their products with an aim to significantly lower...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.13 PM IST